Exxon, TotalEnergies face fresh output risk as Iran war squeezes Hormuz — and oil stocks react
Exxon Mobil, TotalEnergies, and Shell are looking at increased threats to their oil and gas production, with analysts pointing to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran as fields go offline and shipping routes get squeezed. Still, the sector finds support from climbing prices. The big concern right now: the Strait of Hormuz. Tankers packed with crude, fuel, and LNG squeeze through this narrow passage between Iran and Oman to get out of the Gulf. If shipping stalls here, supplies dwindle quickly and buyers end up paying higher prices.